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Shorter surgical times with LigaSure™ devices

LigaSure™ technology has demostrated significantly shorter operative times compared to conventional ligation36,37,38,39 and monopolar scissors.40,41 Compared to ultrasonic technology (Harmonic Ace) surgical times have been both significantly shorter42,43 and equivalent.40,44

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Positive impact on intra-opeartive blood loss

Intra-opeartive blood loss with LigaSure™ devices has been shown to be significantly lower37,38 to equivalent36,38,41 for various types of colectomy versus conventional and ultrasonic42,43,44 ligastion methods.

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No increase in complication rates

While there is some variability among studies, compared to conventional ligation with sutures or clips, LigaSure™ devices in colectomy have achieved equivalent rates of overall,39,40 intraopeartive36,37 and postoperative36,37 complications. Complication rates are equivalent to those with monopolar40,41 and ultrasonic energy devices.40,41,43,44

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Highly rated surgeon satisfaction

LigaSure™ devices received higher surgeon ratings for bleeding control and safety compared to monopolar and ultrasonic devices,40 and a higher handling performance rating than a comparable ultrasonic device.40